New Delhi, March 9: The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) expressed deep concern for Indian Students trapped in Iran amidst ongoing conflict and airstrikes. On Monday, JKSA’s national convenor Nasir Khuehami visited the Iranian embassy and the Iran Culture House in the national capital, where he conveyed condolences for the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
During the meeting, Khuehami engaged with Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, and the representative of the Supreme Leader in India, Hujjat-ul-Islam Abdul Majid Hakim Ilahi. He raised alarms about the safety of Indian students, particularly those from Kashmir, who are currently studying in various Iranian cities like Qom, Urmia, and Arak. Many students have reported feeling unsafe due to the frequent explosions and airstrikes.
Khuehami noted that the association has been receiving numerous calls and messages from students and their families expressing their fears. He urged Iranian authorities to relocate Indian students to safer areas and coordinate with the Indian government for their swift evacuation.
In response, Hujjat-ul-Islam Abdul Majid Hakim Ilahi confirmed that the process of moving foreign students from sensitive areas to safer locations has already begun. He mentioned that approximately 500 students, mostly from Kashmir, have been successfully relocated so far. He also assured that there is ongoing communication with relevant Iranian ministries and the Indian embassy in Tehran regarding this matter.
Iran’s Ambassador, Dr. Mohammad Fathali, assured that the safety of Indian students is a priority for the Iranian government. He stated that, given the current situation, options for potential evacuation routes through Armenia, Azerbaijan, and other bordering areas are being considered.
Khuehami expressed hope that improved coordination between the Indian government, the Ministry of External Affairs, and Iranian officials would facilitate the safe evacuation of students, providing relief to concerned families across the country.